I had an Aliner for 7 years (no front boot) but even that collapsed the rear springs of my Camry I was towing with, had to get heavy duty ones fitted. I also briefly had an Avan Alite (superceded bythe Sportsliner) which had after market gas struts fitted to aid lifting. See pic below; Thank you all - Happy Wanderer, Duh, Gerty Dancer, Dougwe, Cruising Cruze, Sheba and VK6TNC. Yes - it seems like a reasonable number. I take on board what you said and agree that if your trip is hassle free than that is a miracle, regardless of what is behind your vehicle. I am only small and have great difficulty. Avan Cruiseliner awning and shade walls 2022-09-16 $125 plus freight For sale, Folding Shelf 2022-09-12 $990 Electric Bike 2022-08-29 $500 Avan Cruiseliner Awninging 2022-06-08 $50 3 Aliner Cushions 2022-04-11 $100 Mini Mover Jockey wheel 2022-04-09 $450 Cover to fit Aliner 2022-04-03 $1,200 Cruiseliner Awning 2022-03-15 Was offered a refund or to wait 12 months for a new one. WebAvan Model: Cruiseliner 1D AD PLUS Price: $52,836 Year: 2022 Transmission: Auto Warranty: 2 Years Fa Stock Number: N2013 Cabins/ Features Seating Capacity: 2 Sleeping Capacity: 3 Air Conditioning: Yes Toilet: No Shower: Yes Fridge: Yes Microwave: Yes Stereo: Yes Suspension: Full Off-road Technical Specifications Garage Length: 5765 mm Perhaps take your van to a strut fitter and see what they recommend. They managed to make that happen for us and we were very grateful. I'm sure you'll find a number of mods that will take your interest. But I just scratch my head to Alan! Our old van has done most off the roads such as GRR four times , GCR three times, Borroloola Roper Road. I bought a Redarc charger which seemed to work well when doing the initial charge-up of the new battery. Please check with your dealer prior to purchase. 2023 ProductReview.com.au Pty. We have for instance a Pressure System to keep the dust out. Just how heavy is the Avan to erect? When I called them they were closed for several weekdays ,when I eventually made contact with them I was referred back to the Manager at Campbellfield who after discussing problem , he gave me a date to bring it in to fix it under warranty. Thanks Mike for all your thoughts, muchly appreciated, I'm country breed and have been living in the bush most of my life. Govt. I replaced knobs on top dome windows handles.Purchased directly from Avan.inexpensive. They cost about $50 each maybe. The Avan Club of Australia is a great organisation. Further details in the disclaimer. Hi Julie, that's an easy fix just use a small door stopper jam it in between the handle and the side of the dome base then the handle won't come down when your travelling along. Neither of those options suited us, so we kept the van. We have our Avan Pressurised when on the dirt for that very reason. Like Marj., I have a Hi-Ace Campervan. Mine has a Solar Panel on the roof. I still have not got mine done yet, but am definitely going to when I can. Just press a button then, and it's up in seconds. Govt. That said, you can get a suspension upgrade that allows similar to what I did. Try to get one with windout windows both back and front, and two or three roof hatches for flow through ventilation and better still with aircon if you can. I had a Heron 2.2 fitted to mine under the table, later many went with the ducted under bed aircon. Don't believe the guff about the peaked roof acting like a chimney to make it cooler inside, like any van, in hot weather they are hot. Mine had the normal independent suspension, later Avan boosted these with hydraulic shockies.. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/tips.html, http://www.avan.com.au/products_aliner.html (See floor layouts), http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/mods.html, -- Edited by Duh on Sunday 7th of July 2013 09:18:51 PM. These do not influence our content moderation policies in any way, though ProductReview.com.au may earn commissions for products/services purchased via affiliate links. 20ft Roma caravan - Mercedes Benz Sprinter - SA-based at the moment. WebWe have a 2016 Cruiseliner and laying in bed at night we can hear water dripping. Particularly unethical in the cases where vans/trailers are optioned up without the purchaser being aware that the options are coming out of the ATM, not being added on to the AGM total (our first van situation). Once it is sold, not their problem apparently. ?His alternative was to design a see-saw arrangement to assist the lift. Does anyone have any advice on this subjectwe want to do a few short tripsnext year before doing a lap around Aus, thanks for your input., Retired Engineer, ExPark Owner & Caravan Consultant.Holden 2.8 Colorado- Roma Elegance 17'6" Pop Top.Location: Mornington Peninsula Vic.. There are different floor plans for beds, either a fixed double (lift up storage) or some floor plans can convert to a double bed (our 2B Aliner did). I have never liked the slide out sofa bed on one model, but some others do. Probably the worst aspect of the doubles is if you are sleeping duo the person on the inside has to get out over the other one during the night or the other person has to get up too, not good on cold nights, lol ! They do have plans with single beds, either permanent or convertible. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. WebThe Avan Aliner camper is 100% solid wall construction, taking under 30 seconds to assemble. WebA'van Cruiser & Cruiseliner (Caravan): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 46 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ieatwords.com.au. Thanks for your suggestions though.Duh - I'll follow up your suggestions regarding gas struts, the nylon flat strips and the lifting device. I ended up driving home like that and fixed the window myself, had to remove it (black mastic type stuff all around it, made a hell of a mess) and fix the hinges.So might pay just to check the hinges of the windows now and then, unless they have changed using aluminium rivetswith stell ones. You could get the new car home and find you can't get inside it without exceeding GVM with the van attached. e abusive manager in Bathurst, I definitely would not recommend anybody go there, after sales service is non existent, and not worth the effort. I presume this is not an Avan accessory but after market product. We cant find online instructions/user manual for the control panel (water tank level, 12v battery charge etc). This 'Carrying Load' is for the customers individual weight requirements and can be made up of 'any' additional weight they propose to load the unit up of. This is a public forum presenting user opinions on selected products and businesses, and as such the views expressed do not reflect the opinion of ProductReview.com.au. By default it's also a stone guard :) Hope this helps :). With a single axle van marketed as suitable to bush camp, it would seem reasonable for an extra water tank, extra battery and solar to be optioned. The salesman also pointed out the different dome options you mention as well, and I can definitely see the benefits of the larger ones. However, I am puzzled about what is written on the compliance plates. My question is the weight and towing. Thanks for any help you can give! I have 2007 cruise liner cant find drain for air con. The information I am particularly interested in is how these campers handle corrugated and bumpy dirt roads. Without it I don't think it would last long. , http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/images/DL_477_.pdf. It must be very handy having such a clever wife to be able to make the awnings/annex like that also. How do you open the 12v fuse boxcover in 2015 avan cruiseliner? IMO they are not built well enough. 4.44m. You should be able to see if it has deteriorated, ie, torn, stretched, etc or like my rear panel almost completely "rotted"away. Gwynnie- Matildatraveller, 'The self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.' Also if you have a Fiat etc that Facebook page also. Another thing to consider is, there are a lot of areas of the avan roof that when closed down will let in dust if the Seals are not up to scratch. The Plastic coating is coming off the frames around the dome windows is there a product we can use to cover them back up? What a magic area you travelled , we adore those areas, brings back memories of some of our great treks. Camper Trailer. Here are some highly rated camping products you can buy, and some of the best stores to buy them at. I have been told that even with the offroad pack, these trailers will come home a bit loose inside..any opinions? On the road it is subjected to water, grit, oils etc and probably worth checking out in your maintainence schedule. BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL .. Hi Happy Traveller. $44,910. Make sure the Nylon (Polystone) guides are still in place at the end of the Top Roof Panel. Damn ,,, we need an Avan ,,, you guys have so much fun with them, There are 3 types of people in this world, Ones who make it happen, the second who watches what happens and the third who wonders what happened. So no matter what the obstacle you can put a gas spring at each corner. You may just need to find one that has the correct parameters to do the job. Most trailers should need about 30 pound force springs (give or take). Can't help you with off-road mods to an Aliner. I see on that site a pic of the American version of the AustralianA'lite I used to have, some differences., Cheers, Gerty. This dealership will turn people off the AVAN brand which would be a real shame the vans are awesome its just this dealer that is disgraceful. The new sleek designs are a breeze to tow giving you greater fuel economy. This mob will send you the Kit, so you can fit it yourself, or get some-one else to do it for you, if you're not that way inclined, or they will fit it for you if you can take the unit to them. If in WA there are two places to buy the foam in the Perth area, George Day Caravans http://www.georgeday.com.au/or WA Avan at Guildford (also known as Offshore Marine) closing soon I believe and all parts going to GD). ? Do you have a Pic. Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta. they are only about $6 each. regards brett. Does anyone have a simple suggestion on a step we may be missing? Hi guys, by now I realise that there are a few Avan owners on the the forum and I am wondering if anyone has had to replace the high density adhesivefoam on side roof panels? G'day Powercasta,I've got a Jayco Discovery Outback bought new last September,had a couple of small problems the first trip but have had no trouble since Other van with aluminum everywhere, and OFF ROAD everything, again a maiden voyage. to figure out how to deal with this situation. I have placed the instructions I put together. Given th, When contacting this dealer with regard to warranty problems I was referred to Pakenham. Nice tight seal but a proper PITA job as access is not easy. Brian, that is a very comprehensive webpage, and it looks like you have yours set up well to suit your needs. It will be a bit limiting not to have that capability with the Avan when we want to get off the beaten track. not hard to do. All this need attention before taking the van onto the Dirt or encountering hundreds of Klms of Corrugations, Our van has been modified to do these sort of trips. Could I suggest that you weigh the van on a weighbridge first to check/confirm the weights. There were deaths in Qld and a driver charged earlier this year. Especially important are what weight your car can tow and what weight it can accept on the towball. Go and hire a Cabin in the Campground and spend time talking to the members for advice. !, "The problem with doing nothing is not knowing when you're finished" - Benjamin Franklin. Bit late, but having had an A'Van Camper Trailer (A shape) and a Jayco pop top I found that both had some initial teething problems (quality control issues) however Jayco wins on the repair/warrant issues hands down and is known for being one of the best in Oz even making good on things after expiry of the warranty for me and I have heard others say that too.You can ask other Jayco owners by going to the Jayco Website www.jayco.com.au (put in au or you'll get the US website) and look up Travel Diary under owners info. View our Avan awning erection video View our 3 minute video that shows how simple it is to erect our Avan Awnings. 2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. Thanks Sam.Good advice.I'm still wondering why Avan has limited the ATM (the total weight of the unit) to 1,350kg, when the axles can take much more.With the tow ball mass rated at 160kg, why not match that with an ATM of 1,600kg?As you say, the van/trailer should operate satisfactorily beyond 1,350kg.Cheers,Alan. 600-1200 kilometres of corrugations" . You need to read all the facts about weight before buying the new vehicle. Govt. Hope it's a simple fix :), Manual on how to use heater in avan cruiseliner. I would like to fit an extra watertank to an Avan Cruiser. You also need to know what your car weighs, then add the tow ball weight, the weight of your fuel (allow 1kg per litre), the weight of your stuff in the vehicle and the weight of your passengers and driver. WebAvan Cruiseliner 5 Adventure Plus Single Beds. You also learn a lot from other members at their rallies and get to see what others have done to their vans and how they have solved problems such as yours etc.. Spread the laughter Share the cheer Let's be happy While we're here. Like Doug said, the height when folded down is a bonus as it can fit into the average carport/garage when down, unlike some caravans etc, however unless the roof is particularly high or has been modified (I saw one that had the middle of the carport roof raised in an A shape) it cannot have the roof raised, although a partial raising can be achieved if you don't mind crawling in and out. One thing I like with having the roof down for travel, is the door cannot open and swing out as the roof slides over the top of the door, better security too if the roof is padlocked at the locking points. It was ok. On the 2nd trip out, neither the pump, nor the solar lights were working. Look up the Avan club website and contact them. If you are a a Member of the Avan Club Australia you can peruse the Avan website for this subject certain it has been covered. Outback travel heights increase by 250mm. Very poor. 2 months later the new battery is now dead and showed 4v. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The retailer keeps referring back to A-van.It is not integral. The Australian AVAN CLUB is a great organisation with clubs in each state. ProductReview.com.au has affiliate partnerships. Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. What is the best way to remove the old foam seals on an A'VAN Cruiseliner before installing the new foam. Vickie, ex Bricklayer 20 years & 33 years Carpet Cleaning. A van Aliner 2018 Model Brand New Camper Trailers. Its driving us crazy ! I contacted Avan and was told that the foam is 3/4 x3/4 h/densitymaybe thats so for the front, but the rear foam is less & measuresmore around 15mm tops! Get the "Closed Cell" type seal From Clarkes. WHY. I am currently looking at buying a secondhand Avan Camper trailer (Aliner, Cruiser, Cruisliner), and am after the good oil on what to look for. (see below link). of them ? Mine is strapped down. I can't comment on a water reservoir's impact as I've never had one. We had some sun blind vinyl at hand, so covered the boot front and angled sides (just cut and glued) and it flops down as weather proofing or just sits on top of the boot door when the doors open. I hope you were successful installing the gas springs. I added an article above on how some of us over here are doing this to older Aliners. Oh, I am a licensed professional civil engineer so I looked for the method that takes the lowest force spring and provides the highest torque to raise my personal roof panels. came back and said he couldn't find out that day, I said I would leave caravan I was told no room will have to take it back home and they will ring me , 6 weeks later no call and nobody knows. Wondering about ShortNorth ? Another thing to consider is, there are a lot of areas of the avan roof that when closed down will let in dust if the Seals are not up to scratch. Had no problems at all - it seems to be well balanced and although you know the van is there it handles really well. Avan themselves dont seem to care about there products once it leaves the factory. On the other hand, a friend of mine kept his at the tyre pressures recommended by Avan and his tyres shredded part way around on his Around Oz adventure. The worst comments nearly everyone made was their 'so called after sales service (or lack of)..very worrying if considering buying newstill researching.Gwynnie from matildatraveller in Queensland, Your answer islooking you straight in the face, can it be any simper? We have a huge network across Australia.View our dealer network page to locate your nearest dealer location. I took it on dirt and corrigated roads, SLOWLY. Do I need to replace the internal charger? INQUIRY TOPIC: AVAN CRUISELINER CAMPERS??- INQUIRY AVAN CRUISELINER CAMPERS??- INQUIRY Hi, I am just doing some research regarding Avan Cruiseliner or Bush Pack Aliner Campers and the do's & don'ts when considering them as an towing option. All I know about them is that they are lightweight ( 650kg) and easy to put up and tow. We have our Avan I did take mine on a very rough corrugated and stony road near Nimbin that seemed to go on forever, a retaining bolt fell out of one ofthe overhead (when up) wind out hatches but otherwise survived that trip ok. Later towards the end of the 7 years, the large rear wind out window of mine worethrough the aluminium rivets on the three hinges that held it to the body, and I nearly lost the hatch into the Gt Australian Bight when a very strong Northerly wind (blowing out to sea) go under it, is SWMBO had not seen it in time before we turned into the wind it would have ended up over the cliff in the drinkmanaged to tie it down with coat hanger wire and ropes until I could get it fixed. Seems reasonable to me too - not that I tow but just from stories around the campfire. we are powering it with a small Mower battery 100amp hr. , Have a look at this below. Also is does the damaged foam cause a problem or is it cosmetic or may cause a problem? 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Now all older A-Frame owners can have the most efficient method of installing these gas springs installed on their A-frame trailers on any location no matter what the obstacle. WebAvan AdventurePLUS revamps the traditional Aliner and Cruiseliner series of campers, maintaining the popular camper layouts with more rugged features and greater ground clearance to suite the more adventurous. Yes we did accidentally leave the switch on. Thanks, Terry Barr. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html. Not quite exactly sure what piece you mean (we have an Avan Cruiser)picture? -- Edited by elliemike on Wednesday 12th of December 2012 08:34:44 PM. Yes, we had one fitted a purpleline, fitted by avan dealer. We have a 2003 Cruiseliner and the boot lid has been leaking along the bottom. Govt. When switch turned on and the tap is opened the the pump is clearly audible. Avan is 4 years old and some compression has taken place.Looking around at Bunnings I couldnt find anything around the 15mm x 15mm mark. Evidently there's an derogatory term of a 'Man' look that has been applied to me from time to time :) In my unit the extension cord is hard wired so can't be tested by me. Was very happy with our 2005 van but will be looking elsewhere due to the poor construction . I hope you're pleasantly surprised, but I suspect it will not be so. 0 kg. Although smaller than bigger A'van models I can't see why it would not work with them. Thanks for the links too, I'll peruse them over the next few days. Thanks so much that sounds like good advice, i'll definatley do my homework & won't be pressured, i didn't think it was going to be this hard! fell in love with van, problem roll out awning it fell to bits and crap tyres only did about 5000 km, had to remove pipe from twin tanks hitting axel now have seperate tank fillers and piping to water pump, Will never enter this place again Michael is the rudest most arrogant salesman I have ever dealt with. It was also handed over in a filthy state, despite being brand new. Hi Didi, Jennie is right on the money, it's mandatory to remain within the specifications (car & van). Have checked outside the van for leaks, but no problems. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age). When you have your roof panels in the horizontal position and latched, run your finger along inside lower edge of aluminium edging, or bend down and look under and you will see a foam strip. Bought avan despite salesman unable to answer the most basic questions about van. Enquire More Info. E.g. Can anybody help me with suggestions on making the A liner roof easy to raise. Charges Caravan 19ft / 5.79m 2 people Ensuite Private Seller NSW Contact seller View details 26 Compare 2008 Avan OSCAR $25,990 That's only 60 odd ks but with the extras in the car it keeps us legal. The adventure pack has a coil spring Trailing Arm Suspension and more ground clearance. *Both Cruiser and Cruiseliner now offer optional titanium finish with black checkerplate protection for your camper. Hi I have an AVAN Cruiseliner Adventure Pack Plus. Or do you know where I can easily download one? Just purchased the Avan Aspire 555 from Nowra. I am going to change the springs sometime this year on ours but there is no rush. Thanks for the advice, the caravan show is on in Brisbaneearly june i'm going to have a good look at the competition, that waywe can make a more informed decision on our investment. These high mobility campers are available in a range of layouts to suit the single adventurer or full family. As I am a female solo traveler subject to the environment the canvas camper trailers (which would be ideal) are not an option for me. It is secured by very short screws.A curtain fastener fell offA screw to hold the gas pipe up underneath the van was missing.The two vents were warped. If you are talking about the Avan camper trailer Gerty they are not a lot different, depending on the condition of the van springs etc, it is a straight push up (two sides to it, joined by a bungy cord) but not as easy as a pop top. As Franie says, like the other pop tops the older you get you don't have the same strength as an older person (most) and females in general may be a bit weaker. Or, would a grooved piece of pipe (or timber) placed in a vertical position between the body of the van and the bottom sloping edge of the roof be more efficient? (ieWhile still in the vertical position, pull, push or shoveittoward the back of the van so that itincreases the angle of the roof). This year we did the Outback Way (Well lets say Perth to Noosa via the Outback Way) Then up to Lakefield National Park and back to Perth via the Savannah Way, Gibb River Road Derby Broome etc. I get around 11L/100km with my 07 XT man towing my camper trailer but it is only 450kg fully loaded and sits lower than the A-Vans with less wind resistance. They are easily changed. Charges Motorhome 20267 km 4 people Dealer Used NSW Contact seller View details 20 Compare 2014 Avan Owen Limited WebAvan Review by Caravan World. They have known about this issue for at least two years and yet continue to promote a van with air conditioning knowing full well it doesn't work in a Cruiseliner.A-van keep referring back to the retaile. Cheers,Ron & Shirleywww.ronshirl.net2000 3.0L Auto GU Patrol and a Goldstream RV Cutaway. We had an earlier 2000 model and it had the lower walls which meant it had the smaller fridge, around about that time they started to bring them out with higher walls and a larger fridge, can't remember the capacity now, will be on the A'van website somewhere. These do not influence our content moderation policies in any way, though ProductReview.com.au may earn commissions for products/services purchased via affiliate links. Someone should be held accountable. Lots of help available there, Hi we have a new to us avan Frances. Thanks again and enjoy your trip. Things hadnt been finished properly, and they had no intention of fixing it. Doug, I think the van with the flat roof you were talking about was a Coromal camper trailer (similar to an Avan camper but with a flat roof bit on top), they had struts on the side but they no longer make them, they had a lot of leaking problems with the roofs, there are still a few around on the market. Coromal still make the camper trailer that is similar to the Jayco ones, but that is not the one I am talking about. As well as the bungy cords Doug, the inside springs weaken over time too and may have to be replaced, although uncommon. I also added some extra nylon flat stripsbetweenthe roof and bodyoverlaps (available as Avan parts) they made the roof part easier when raising and they didn't "stick". Dougwe, yes the upgraded chassis/suspension would be a minimum I think also, and I did have a look underneath and agree that the axle is still a bit low. Could you please tell me more about this, thank you. my motto in life ! But Why doesn't the pump STOP, Hi Bea, I'm no expert just handy :) My understanding is the pump maintains pressure in the line if it's left on. Any DIY devices to help me (a solo woman traveler) lift the roof of my Avan Cruiseliner? I have noted in my travels a Brand new Kimberley Camper with a broken suspension, Large new off road you beut caravan with fridge fallen out of its cabinet, sky domes ripped off in slip stream. G'day Brian and Jim, thanks for that, I will give them a call. Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/tips.html, http://www.avan.com.au/products_aliner.html, http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ekthomas/mods.html. I would never have taken it "off road". I havent joined Avan club yet but at $30 initial joining fee it wont be a burden given the knowledge base available on how to jobs. Drive away price is inclusive of all on road costs. Were the best Subaru Forester Owners Forum to talk about the best years of the Subaru Forester, modifications and reliability history of the Subaru Forester. Therese, Hi I do not have instructions for your type of monitor They are simple to understand. That upgrade might help. Just a thought. It has an on/off switch. Expect to pay around $6.75 mt at Clark rubber. Here is a link to the grand roof raising ceremony to the most recent US older A-Frame trailer that had these installed a week ago: So just replacing the factory springs could destroy your roof panels. It's a great club by the way and only people with pointy heads are eligible . There are various Roof Lifters available a previous posters have mentioned. A. It This is how mine is held down. There are either 4 or 6 of these. I may not have done the 2 middle ones up last time. You'll see what I mean when I come down Marj. - Short North is the railwayman's nickname for the NSWGR main line between Sydney and Newcastle. In case I am indisposed while away in the van, Ellie can put the roof up with ease. Also dumb question maybe but do the lights/toilet flush only work on 12v? Avan Jensen 609 Adventure Pack Despite numerous attempts at contact no effort to return calls and emails to had resulted. They all have their little problems. It would flatten a battery in 227 days in theory. Mitsubishi Outlander and rear end tent. Chief One Feather (Losing feathers with age), http://www.avanclubaust.org.au/501/Contact_Us/, http://www.avan.com.au/products_cruiser.html, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO1zqeizxHM. Cheers Bob. I think you are right. We went away overseas for a month leaving the mains power plugged in. (1) Many are "armstrong models" (need muscles) and (2) does not offer much personal safety and protection for a lone traveller. You could also try standing on a caravan step to get more leverage being higher off the ground with more push power. That is interesting what you say about the tyre pressures and maybe the reason is as you have suggested. In 227 days in theory on top dome windows is there a product we can hear water.. Single adventurer or full family the dirt for that, I 'll peruse over. 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